1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Petrol · L7 HAA
1998 BMW Z3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 84,987 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L7 HAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 84,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L7 HAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (L7 HAA) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
L7 HAA Mileage History
- 17/05/202282,600 mi
- 28/06/202383,235 mi+635 mi
- 19/06/202483,378 mi+143 mi
- 27/06/202483,378 mi
- 19/07/202584,987 mi+1,609 mi
Average of roughly 752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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